Arthur Chappell
Richmond,OH
Summary
Seasoned Welder with 17 years of hands-on experience setting up and operating welding equipment to assemble metal structures. At D&S Crane and Hoist, we built and installed overhead cranes. We serviced and maintained the cranes to keep them running. Outside of that, we would change out structural columns, crane girders, and crane rail. A lot of these tasks required significant welding and burning techniques.
At Shawrose construction, we built and erected cellphone towers to AT&T and Verizon standards. The past 12 years at Cleveland Cliffs, I spent 2 years on the continuous anneal line, before moving to central maintenance. We would do some millwright work, but for the most part it was all construction. In this group we specialized ironworking, pipefitting, welding,and carpentry. Structural welding and Pipe welding are my specialties. I was the team leader for the structural side of things. I spent some time on the planning side of things, coordinating work, and ordering materials to complete jobs.
I am a certified mobile crane operator, manlift operator, and fork truck operator. I am certified in SMAW and GMAW structural welding in all positions. I am certified in SMAW 6G pipe welding, 6010 root 7018 fill out uphill, as well as SMAW 6G pipe welding 6010 root 6010 fill downhill.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Cleveland-Cliffs
Weirton, WV
01.2012 - Current
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Installed new plant machinery as required.
- Fabricated parts from drawings when needed for repairs or replacements.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.
- Assisted with the installation of new production lines.
- Reviewed blueprints, diagrams and schematics for repair purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Installed fabricated metal components in processing plant by welding.
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble steel pipes.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Built structural products using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Cut and welded steel using underwater welding equipment and jigs.
- Used metal cutting, welding and shaping skills to create frames.
- Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place.
- Completed repairs with frequent work in different welding positions and environments.
- Evaluated frame for cracks or stress fractures and repaired by welding.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Fabricated components for installation by cutting, bending and welding metal parts using equipment.
Ironworker
D & S Hoist and Crane
Coraopolis, PA
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Tower Rigger
Shawrose Construction
Coraopolis, PA
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Built and erected cell phone towers to AT&T and Verizon standards.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts weighing up to 15 tons with properly rigged equipment.
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weir High School
Weirton, WV05-2009
Skills
- Certified Mobile Crane Operator
- Certified Fork-Lift Operator
- Certified SMAW (Stick Welding) and GMAW (MIG welding)structural welder in all positions
- Certified SMAW 6G pipe welder 6010 root, 7018 fill out uphill weld
- Certified SMAW 6G pipe welder 6010 root , 6010 fill out downhill weld
- Team Oriented
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Hand and Power Tool Use
References
- Todd Martin (Division Manager of Cleveland Cliffs- Weirton): 304-919-3530
- Jared Glover (Maintenance Manager): 740-381-1368
- Richard Deveaney (Maintenance Supervisior): 412-997-5433
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Cleveland-Cliffs
01.2012 - Current
Ironworker
D & S Hoist and Crane
06.2009 - 01.2012
Tower Rigger
Shawrose Construction
06.2009 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Weir High School